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Recommended
14.6 hrs last two weeks / 171.8 hrs on record (5.7 hrs at review time)
Posted: 6 Feb @ 8:28pm
Updated: 6 Feb @ 8:30pm

Tekken 8, the latest installment in the iconic fighting game franchise developed by Bandai Namco, continues to redefine the genre with its polished gameplay, stunning visuals, and diverse roster of characters. I am going to go into detail about this:
  • Stunning Visuals and Immersive Environments:
    Tekken 8 screams breathtaking graphics and brilliantly designed environments that put players in dynamic and vibrant battle arenas.
    From bustling city streets to serene natural landscapes and from there to Nightmare realities, each stage is a visual spectacle, enhancing the overall gaming experience.


  • Refined Gameplay Mechanics:
    Building upon its previous installments, Tekken 8 introduces refined gameplay mechanics that offer a perfect balance between accessibility for newcomers and depth for Tekken Pros.
    The controls are responsive and creative, allowing players to execute complex combos and special moves with precision. I can also add executing combos that are just frames, are much more easily executable now.


  • Diverse Roster of Characters:
    With a diverse roster of characters, each with their own unique fighting style and backstory, Tekken 8 offers something for every player.
    From classic favorites like Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama to newcomers with innovative fighting techniques like Azucena and Victor, the character selection is vast and varied, and rumored to be becoming bigger and bigger in the coming years.


  • Engaging Story Mode:
    Tekken 8 features an engaging story mode that delves deeper into the rich lore of the Tekken universe.
    Players embark on a thrilling journey filled with intrigue, betrayal, and epic showdowns, unraveling the mysteries behind each character's motives, with the main story just based on the Mishima Bloodline.


  • Robust Online Multiplayer:
    The online multiplayer feature of Tekken 8 delivers an exhilarating experience, allowing players to test their skills against opponents from around the world.
    With robust matchmaking features and various online modes, including ranked matches and tournaments, the competitive scene is vibrant and engaging, the net-code is not perfect but its way better than the Tekken 7 when it came out back in the days.



  • Customization Options:
    Tekken 8 offers extensive customization options, allowing players to personalize their favorite characters with unique costumes, accessories, and cosmetic items. Also paying homage to other characters from the games like Resident Evil with adding their customized costumes in the game.
    From traditional martial arts attire to outlandish outfits, the customization options are virtually limitless, adding an extra layer of depth to the gameplay, so that my character may look cool while Kicking A$$.

In the end I would like to add that Tekken 8 surpasses expectations as a fighting game masterpiece, combining stunning visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, with new Game Modes and a diverse cast of characters to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or new to the franchise, Tekken 8 offers something for everyone and cements its place as one of the finest fighting games of all time. I would recommend highly to anyone and to anybody who is into fighting games or not, as this will hook them up.
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